A cordon of large screens was put in place around the scene of the accident.

Officers believe the car, a sliver Mini, was travelling northbound along the A46, close to the A6006 junction, when the collision occurred.

A second occupant has been taken to hospitals, with injuries not thought to be life threatening or life altering.

A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

The road was closed for several hours in both directions from the A6006 Paddy’s Lane to the junction with Back Lane and Station Road, Willougby-on-the-Wolds, while investigations took place.

Drivers were advised to use a 20-mile diversion

DC Seamus Burns, who is from the serious collision investigation unit, said: “If anyone was travelling in the area around the time of the incident and saw the collision or the Mini prior to it happening is asked to call police.